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On the top floors of a pre-war co-op at 444 East 52nd Street, on a quiet cul-de-sac between Beekman and Sutton Place, this duplex penthouse is Manhattan living at its most iconic. A sun-drenched terrace wraps the home on all sides; from the windows, there are Manhattan skyline and East River views. Within is a rich literary history: F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dorothy Parker once called this elegant residence, now available for $4,500,000, home.
The duplex spans 3,000 square feet of interior living space. On the 11th floor, 10-foot ceilings and hand-pegged oak floors frame graciously proportioned living and dining rooms, joined by a 60-foot-long arched gallery and anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. French doors open onto the terrace in every room.
A windowed kitchen has timeless mahogany cabinetry and granite worktops and floor tile. The dining room is enhanced with terrace garden views. Also on this floor are a powder room and a bonus room that can be used for staff or as a home office.
The most enviable part of this east side aerie is the 1,400-square-foot terrace that surrounds it, with panoramic city vistas from every angle. This magical outdoor garden offers automated irrigation, ambient lighting, and a built-in audio system for easy upkeep and entertaining on any scale.
On the lower floor, accessible by a private internal staircase and the building’s elevator, is a sprawling primary suite with two bathrooms and a closet-lined dressing room. There are two additional bedrooms on this floor, each with an en-suite bath. Also on this floor are private laundry facilities and additional storage.
The 13-story Art Deco building was built in 1929 by De Pace & Juster. Residential amenities at the pet- and pied-Ã -terre-friendly residence include full-time door staff and a live-in resident manager.
[Listing details: 444 East 52nd Street, PH by Bonnie Goldner, Paul Anand, and Theron Smith III of Brown Harris Stevens ]
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